knowing yourself
noun phraseUK /ˈnəʊɪŋ jɔːˈself/
US /ˈnoʊɪŋ jʊrˈself/
Understanding who you are, what you like, and how you feel.
Knowing yourself helps you choose friends who are kind to you.
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2. Learning what makes you happy and sad.
Knowing yourself means noticing when you feel worried.
3. Being honest about your own strengths and weaknesses.
Knowing yourself helped him admit he needed help with math.
4. Understanding your own habits and choices.
Knowing yourself can stop you from making the same mistake twice.